About the school
Bootham School is a senior school admitting pupils in Years 7 to 11, with College (Sixth Form) also offered. Its admissions page says applicants for Years 7 and 9 sit the school's own entrance assessment and may meet the Head.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Deneal Smith |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: For entry to the Senior School in September 2027, the school lists Thursday 24th September as College Open Evening (Years 12 & 13) and Saturday 26th September as Senior School Open Day (Years 7-11).
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Bootham School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | If places are oversubscribed, boarding status and date of registration will be taken into account. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
September 2027 admissions page says students entering Year 7 and Year 9 sit the school's own entrance assessment, usually in January. Open events listed for entry to the Senior School in September 2027 are Thursday 24th September (College Open Evening) and Saturday 26th September (Senior School Open Day).
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